Global Data Report: More Cyber Attacks on the Grid

First things first, the report: Cybersecurity in Power – Thematic Research

What elements are leading to increased cyber events?

• nation state attacks during the pandemic
• increase number of connectivity to the grid such as smart meters
• dispersed nature of existing utility networks increase difficulty in securing data

The goal for energy cyber security: ” unified method for security, which incorporates physical security and cybersecurity, and covers the complete organisation” AND “adequate mechanisms for power utilities to report cyberattacks”

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